Life Update: October ’21
Hi! It’s been a while – a year and a half since my last post to be exact. I’ve missed blogging. A lot has changed! Since last year, I had moved to Colorado, and later…
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5 Things To Know Before Using Retinol
Retinol is one of the only ingredients that is proven to deliver clinical improvement of photo-aged skin. Photo-aging is premature aging caused by excess exposure to ultraviolet radiation, primarily from the sun. Retinol is a type…
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Your Skin’s pH – Understanding & Balancing
The skin is most healthy when it’s within a certain spectrum of environment – it’s pH level. The ideal pH is 5.5. The pH scale starts at 0 (most acidic) and tops out at 14…
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Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen (Pros & Cons)
It’s important to wear SPF every day, no matter what the weather. There are two types of sunscreen – chemical and physical. Physical sunscreen contains minerals such as titanium dioxide or zinc dioxide. It sits…
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Bone Broth Lentil Soup
I made this soup when I had a bunch of stuff piling up in my fridge, and it turned out really well! It’s delicious, great for the skin and has SO many nutrients. I was…
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My First Facial Ever – Rescue Spa
I’d been wanting a facial for years, but wanted to wait until I found a spa that I believed in, that would truly help me heal my skin. Some friends told me about Rescue Spa.…
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Your Lips (but bigger and better)
No fillers, no weird Kylie Jenner lip challenge. JUST a lipstick. THE lipstick, actually. This is the lipstick that Charlotte Tilbury used on the Victoria’s Secret angels for the 2018 show. It’s the lipstick that…
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The BEST Way to Remove Makeup
Before I discovered this gem, my face would feel dry and irritated after removing my make-up. That’s because I used make-up removing wipes. They typically contain a bunch fragrance and preservatives. I started using the…
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My Health Journey
You wouldn’t have guessed that I could only stand for 20 minutes per day and that I couldn’t take showers without a shower chair and my mom’s help. I looked like a normal 19 year…
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Best Sunscreen For Acne Prone Skin
If you have sensitive, or acne-prone skin, you NEED to try this. I’ve been using it for six years, and I’ve also tried at least 30 other sunscreens during that time. Nothing else compares. My…
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